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A Handbook of Terrorism and Insurgency in Southeast Asia
This timely and significant book seeks to explain the deep-seated complexities of terrorism and insurgency in Southeast Asia. In the aftermath of 9/11, this region has been designated by the United States to be the ‘second front’ in the war on terrorism. Yet despite the emergence of this ‘new’ global terrorism, the authors argue that armed rebellion in Southeast Asia is a phenomenon that predates Al Qaeda and the global Jihadist movement and that much can be learned from the motivations behind it.
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This timely and significant book seeks to explain the deep-seated complexities of terrorism and insurgency in Southeast Asia. In the aftermath of 9/11, this region has been designated by the United States to be the ‘second front’ in the war on terrorism. Yet despite the emergence of this ‘new’ global terrorism, the authors argue that armed rebellion in Southeast Asia is a phenomenon that predates Al Qaeda and the global Jihadist movement and that much can be learned from the motivations behind it.
Written by a group of leading Western and emerging Southeast Asian scholars, this extensive volume demonstrates the difficulty and diversity of rebellion in Southeast Asia, and explores its intricate historical, political, social and economic roots. The book will serve as an excellent reference and educational text, providing an empirical and regional guide to the complex problem of insurgency in Southeast Asia. It will also contribute to a more educated understanding that could provide the basis for appropriate counter-terrorism strategies in this important part of the world.
Comprehensive and engaging, this volume will find widespread appeal amongst researchers, students and policymakers interested in terrorism, international relations and Asian studies and will also be an invaluable tool for studies into political violence and security.
Written by a group of leading Western and emerging Southeast Asian scholars, this extensive volume demonstrates the difficulty and diversity of rebellion in Southeast Asia, and explores its intricate historical, political, social and economic roots. The book will serve as an excellent reference and educational text, providing an empirical and regional guide to the complex problem of insurgency in Southeast Asia. It will also contribute to a more educated understanding that could provide the basis for appropriate counter-terrorism strategies in this important part of the world.
Comprehensive and engaging, this volume will find widespread appeal amongst researchers, students and policymakers interested in terrorism, international relations and Asian studies and will also be an invaluable tool for studies into political violence and security.
Critical Acclaim
‘This is an important and worthwhile book that should be read by anyone seeking to understand the history and evolution of political violence in Southeast Asia, including the origins of contemporary militant Islamist terrorism.’
– Paul J. Smith, Contemporary Southeast Asia
‘This very fine collection shows how and why Southeast Asia has been afflicted with terrorism from the end of World War II to the present time. No other volume tells us as much about the period and area. Anyone interested in the general theory and practice of terrorism and insurgency will find it indispensable.’
– David C. Rapoport, University of California, Los Angeles, US and Editor of Journal of Terrorism and Political Violence
‘This stimulating collection of essays underlines how Southeast Asia has again, as at the height of the Cold War, been pushed towards the top of the list of world conflict zones by the collision between long-standing regional problems and more recent external frictions. Anyone needing to learn more about the relationship between the “war on terror” and Southeast Asia, particularly regarding “terrorism” in Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines, will need to consult this work.’
– Brian P. Farrell, National University of Singapore, and author of The Defence and Fall of Singapore 1940–1942
‘This book is an excellent addition to the literature on political violence in Southeast Asia providing a wealth of detail on terrorism, guerilla insurgency, and the use of terror and repression by governments. The book is especially valuable for the broad coverage of many different groups (not just Islamic ones), inclusion of the activities of governments, and a variety of opinions and views on terrorism and political violence. This book should be one of the essential resources for academics, policymakers, or anyone else interested in terrorism, insurgency, and political violence in the region. It is an extremely valuable tool for one and all.’
– James M. Lutz, Indiana University–Purdue University, US and co-author of Global Terrorism, with Brenda Lutz
‘This is an excellent volume, which is very well conceived and balanced in its treatment of the problem of terrorism and insurgency in Southeast Asia. This volume will greatly advance our empirical understanding of conflict and violence in this pivotal region. The book contains many insightful contributions and, overall, the Handbook will serve as a standard reference on the subject matter for years to come.’
– M.L.R. Smith, King’s College, University of London, UK
– Paul J. Smith, Contemporary Southeast Asia
‘This very fine collection shows how and why Southeast Asia has been afflicted with terrorism from the end of World War II to the present time. No other volume tells us as much about the period and area. Anyone interested in the general theory and practice of terrorism and insurgency will find it indispensable.’
– David C. Rapoport, University of California, Los Angeles, US and Editor of Journal of Terrorism and Political Violence
‘This stimulating collection of essays underlines how Southeast Asia has again, as at the height of the Cold War, been pushed towards the top of the list of world conflict zones by the collision between long-standing regional problems and more recent external frictions. Anyone needing to learn more about the relationship between the “war on terror” and Southeast Asia, particularly regarding “terrorism” in Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines, will need to consult this work.’
– Brian P. Farrell, National University of Singapore, and author of The Defence and Fall of Singapore 1940–1942
‘This book is an excellent addition to the literature on political violence in Southeast Asia providing a wealth of detail on terrorism, guerilla insurgency, and the use of terror and repression by governments. The book is especially valuable for the broad coverage of many different groups (not just Islamic ones), inclusion of the activities of governments, and a variety of opinions and views on terrorism and political violence. This book should be one of the essential resources for academics, policymakers, or anyone else interested in terrorism, insurgency, and political violence in the region. It is an extremely valuable tool for one and all.’
– James M. Lutz, Indiana University–Purdue University, US and co-author of Global Terrorism, with Brenda Lutz
‘This is an excellent volume, which is very well conceived and balanced in its treatment of the problem of terrorism and insurgency in Southeast Asia. This volume will greatly advance our empirical understanding of conflict and violence in this pivotal region. The book contains many insightful contributions and, overall, the Handbook will serve as a standard reference on the subject matter for years to come.’
– M.L.R. Smith, King’s College, University of London, UK
Contributors
Contributors: K. Askandar, R.C. Banlaoi, P. Carey, R. Cruz De Castro, A. Dolnik, G. Fealy, M.C. Ferrer, R. Gunaratna, S.S. Islam, G.Y. Lee, E. Noor, E. Pavlova, T. Pongsudhirak, P.A. Rodell, B. Sholeh, M. Smith, A.T.H. Tan, J. Veitch, P.J. Vermonte
Contents
Contents:
Preface and Acknowledgements
Andrew T.H. Tan
PART I: TERRORISM IN SOUTHEAST ASIA
1. Terrorism and Insurgency in Southeast Asia
Andrew T.H. Tan
2. Setting the Post 9/11 Context: The Emergence of Postmodern Terrorism
Andrew T.H. Tan
3. Old Terrorism in Southeast Asia: A Survey
Andrew T.H. Tan
PART II: THE CHALLENGE OF RADICAL ISLAM
4. Militant Java-based Islamist Movements
Greg Fealy
5. Jemaah Islamiah According to PUPJI
Elena Pavlova
6. Suicide Terrorism and Southeast Asia
Adam Dolnik
7. Human Tragedy in Sulawesi, Indonesia: 1998–2002
James Veitch
8. Jihad in Maluku
Badrus Sholeh
9. Al-Ma’unah and KMM in Malaysia
Elina Noor
10. ‘Radical Muslim Terrorism’ in the Philippines
Rommel C. Banlaoi
PART III: ARMED SEPARATIST INSURGENCIES
11. Separatist Insurgency in the Southern Philippines
Paul A. Rodell
12. The Aceh Conflict: Phases of Conflict and Hopes for Peace
Kamarulzaman Askandar
13. The Malay-Muslim Insurgency in Southern Thailand
Thitinan Pongsudhirak
14. Separatism in Papua
Philips J. Vermonte
15. Ethnic Conflicts in Burma: From Separatism to Federalism
Martin Smith
PART IV: STATE TERRORISM
16. State Terrorism in Arakan
Syed Serajul Islam
17. The Hmong Rebellion in Laos: Victims or Terrorists?
Gary Yia Lee
18. East Timor under Indonesian Occupation, 1975–99
Peter Carey
PART V: COMMUNIST INSURGENCY
19. The Communist Insurgency in the Philippines
Miriam Coronel Ferrer
PART VI: COUNTER-TERRORISM
20. Terrorism in Southeast Asia: Threat and Response
Rohan Gunaratna
21. The Triad of Twenty-first Century Counter-Terrorism
Renato Cruz De Castro
Index
Preface and Acknowledgements
Andrew T.H. Tan
PART I: TERRORISM IN SOUTHEAST ASIA
1. Terrorism and Insurgency in Southeast Asia
Andrew T.H. Tan
2. Setting the Post 9/11 Context: The Emergence of Postmodern Terrorism
Andrew T.H. Tan
3. Old Terrorism in Southeast Asia: A Survey
Andrew T.H. Tan
PART II: THE CHALLENGE OF RADICAL ISLAM
4. Militant Java-based Islamist Movements
Greg Fealy
5. Jemaah Islamiah According to PUPJI
Elena Pavlova
6. Suicide Terrorism and Southeast Asia
Adam Dolnik
7. Human Tragedy in Sulawesi, Indonesia: 1998–2002
James Veitch
8. Jihad in Maluku
Badrus Sholeh
9. Al-Ma’unah and KMM in Malaysia
Elina Noor
10. ‘Radical Muslim Terrorism’ in the Philippines
Rommel C. Banlaoi
PART III: ARMED SEPARATIST INSURGENCIES
11. Separatist Insurgency in the Southern Philippines
Paul A. Rodell
12. The Aceh Conflict: Phases of Conflict and Hopes for Peace
Kamarulzaman Askandar
13. The Malay-Muslim Insurgency in Southern Thailand
Thitinan Pongsudhirak
14. Separatism in Papua
Philips J. Vermonte
15. Ethnic Conflicts in Burma: From Separatism to Federalism
Martin Smith
PART IV: STATE TERRORISM
16. State Terrorism in Arakan
Syed Serajul Islam
17. The Hmong Rebellion in Laos: Victims or Terrorists?
Gary Yia Lee
18. East Timor under Indonesian Occupation, 1975–99
Peter Carey
PART V: COMMUNIST INSURGENCY
19. The Communist Insurgency in the Philippines
Miriam Coronel Ferrer
PART VI: COUNTER-TERRORISM
20. Terrorism in Southeast Asia: Threat and Response
Rohan Gunaratna
21. The Triad of Twenty-first Century Counter-Terrorism
Renato Cruz De Castro
Index
